Acuña, Maikel, Chourio, Wilyer named to Venezuela's World Baseball Classic roster
Venezuela is shaping up to have one of the best rosters at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but who will join captain Salvador Perez in the upcoming tournament? On Thursday, it was announced that Ronald Acuña Jr., Maikel Garcia, Jackson Chourio and Wilyer Abreu are joining Venezuela’s roster. In the
Will Mexico build on 2023 success at this year's World Baseball Classic?
Mexico’s run in the 2023 World Baseball Classic ended in a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to Japan in the semifinals, but the country made it clear that its club is a force to be reckoned with. For the first time in the tournament’s history, Mexico made it to the semifinals, picking
The biggest X-factors at this year's World Baseball Classic
The 2023 World Baseball Classic was an exhilarating tournament that thrilled us from start to finish. There’s a chance that the ‘26 version is every bit as good. When WBC rosters were unveiled earlier this month, it was abundantly clear just how much talent will take the field in this
Yanks add righty slugger Grichuk on Minor League deal
The Yankees added more reinforcements to their outfield on Wednesday by inking veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a Minor League contract and added him as a non-roster invitee to Spring Training.
Sale generates swords all the time ... but now he can swing one
In 2024, Chris Sale received plenty of hardware in the form of a National League Cy Young Award and a Gold Glove Award. In 2026, Sale added more to his collection with … a custom sword?
A 50-200 season for Ohtani, 300 K's for Skubal and 5 other outrageous goals for MLB stars
Jazz Chisholm Jr. raised eyebrows when he told the media last week that he’s aiming to join Shohei Ohtani in the 50-50 club. While it’s rare to hear players be this vocal about specific goals in a season, it’s also the time of year when media members and fans alike
Skenes looking to make 2 starts for US at Classic
You can expect to see Paul Skenes pitch on multiple occasions for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. In an interview for Fox Sports with The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Skenes said he expects to make two starts in the WBC, assuming that the U.S. advances beyond pool play.
Honus Wagner card originally pulled 117 years ago sells for over $5 million
A Honus Wagner card featured on Ken Goldin’s Netflix show “King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch” was recently sold for a whopping $5.124 million. Featured in the third season of the show, the T206 Honus Wagner PSA PR-FR 1 card was pulled in 1909 by Morton Bernstein from a Sweet
MLB's stars chime in after USA hockey nabs gold at Winter Olympics
In one of the most thrilling gold-medal hockey games ever played, Team USA defeated Canada in a 2-1 overtime win on Sunday, courtesy of the New Jersey Devils’ Jack Hughes. The aftermath of USA’s victory -- the country’s first Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice”
How the ABS challenge system worked on 1st day of games
The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System powered by T-Mobile is coming to Major League Baseball this season. For a refresher, you can read about everything you need to know about the ABS system that will bring more accuracy and strategy to the sport. On Friday, we saw the system used
Each team’s top projected player in ’26
Spring Training games are slated to start Friday, meaning MLB’s biggest stars will be back in action. But with so many great talents in the game today, who will be every team’s top player in 2026? To determine that, it’s time to examine the projections from FanGraphs Depth Charts (a
Versatile Rengifo ready to contribute in any way for Crew
PHOENIX -- Who’s at third base for the Brewers in the wake of a trade which sent the whole depth chart at the position to Boston? This week brought the answer: Luis Rengifo. Rengifo (pronounced rehn-HEE-foh) finalized a one-year Major League deal with the Brewers that guarantees $3.5 million. He
X-factors who can push their teams back to October
Spring Training is here and optimism is plentiful across the league. Every team enters the year with some hope of being a competitive group, with many clubs looking for deep playoff runs. For last year's playoff teams, the goal is to dethrone the Dodgers and be the last team standing.
Full circle moment as former Draftee Paddack reunites with Miami
JUPITER, Fla. – Veteran right-hander Chris Paddack used the long drive from his home in Texas to South Florida to reflect on his life's journey. An eighth-round selection by the Marlins in the 2015 Draft, Paddack officially reunited with the organization on a one-year Major League deal on Thursday. According
Veteran LHP Quintana joining Rockies on 1-year deal (report)
Veteran left-hander Jose Quintana has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rockies, according to a report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers. The deal, which has not been confirmed by the club, is worth $6 million, per FanSided's Robert Murray.
Acuña among the VIPs at Bad Bunny's halftime show
Bad Bunny put on quite the performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which included many notable guests like Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Karol G and Pedro Pascal. Also included in the exhilarating show? None other than Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. The Venezuelan native was seen partying
5 ways the Cubs can reach growing expectations in '26
FanGraphs released its initial round of 2026 standings projections and playoff odds and there were plenty of interesting storylines within it. One of those storylines is the Cubs winning 86 games and the NL Central, edging out the Brewers and their projected 83 wins. Given what each respective team has
Padres FanFest: Vibes high as San Diego eyes 'really special' 2026
SAN DIEGO -- With fewer than two weeks before Padres pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, the Friar Faithful packed Petco Park Saturday for a sneak peak of what’s to come this year. On the final day of January, the Padres held their 2026 FanFest, which featured plenty of
Breaking down the Cubs' extreme bullpen makeover
It’s been an eventful offseason for the Cubs, who have added Alex Bregman and Edward Cabrera, lost Kyle Tucker in free agency (to the Dodgers) and overhauled much of their bullpen. Plenty has been written about the additions of Bregman and Cabrera, but Chicago’s complete overhaul of the bullpen could
Breaking down the Rangers' high-risk, high-reward starting rotation
The Rangers made a major trade last week when they acquired left-hander and 2025 All-Star MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals in a deal that sent five prospects to Washington, D.C. This was a fascinating landing spot for one of the most coveted trade candidates this offseason and a move that
Can Imanaga bounce back in '26? Here's what it would take
On the heels of a strong 2025 season in which the Cubs won 92 games, defeated the Padres in the three-game Wild Card Series and lost in five games in the NLDS against the division-rival Brewers, Chicago has been one of the most active teams this offseason. Netting Alex Bregman
Workhorse White Sox knuckleballer Wood dies at 84
Wilbur Wood, who spent 17 seasons in the Majors from 1961-78, passed away Saturday at 84 years old, the White Sox announced. Wood, a knuckleballer who developed into one of the best pitchers in baseball with the White Sox in the 1970s, truly embodied the meaning of chewing up innings.
Mookie confirms 2032 season will be his last
Dodgers star Mookie Betts plans to retire after his contract with Los Angeles ends. In an appearance with John Cena on the Roku miniseries “What Drives You with John Cena,” Betts confirmed that he will retire following the 2032 season, at which point he’ll be 40 years old.
Boston's new rotation addition has taken a unique path to success
This story was originally published before Ranger Suárez came to a five-year, $130 million agreement on a free-agent contract with the Red Sox.
Exploring alternatives for the Red Sox if Bregman departs
It’s no secret that the Red Sox would like to bring Alex Bregman back after a successful first season in Boston. Throughout the offseason, Boston’s desire to re-sign Bregman has been consistently reported -- the Red Sox reportedly made a recent "aggressive offer” to the third baseman and are still